Trident University proudly participates in the cooperative programs with Community College of the Air Force (CCAF), GEM, and ACSC so Airmen like you can earn fully online bachelors, masters, and doctoral degrees. Trident is approved for nine AU-ABC programs. Contact us today to view each programs roadmap. Trident University offers transfer credit opportunities towards graduate programs for military personnel who have completed the U.S. Air Force Air Command and Staff College.
We also offer online courses for Airmen who want to complete their required CCAF Associate degree general education courses.
To get started with your GEM courses:
- Select Trident as your GEM institution through the Air Force Virtual Education Center (AFVEC)
- Apply online to Trident
- Register for GEM-approved courses
- Apply for tuition assistance
- Access your course materials after TA has been received

Start your academic journey with Trident. With an inclusive online learning community, responsive and attentive faculty, and monthly start options – our online bachelor degree programs provide convenience without sacrificing excellence.
These programs require 120 credits for degree completion. You must have a high school degree or equivalent to qualify for admission.
We offer seven online bachelor degrees in:
- Business Administration
- Computer Science
- Health Administration
- Health Sciences
- Homeland Security
- Human Resource Management
- IT Management
- Leadership
Trident General Education
Complete your general education requirements toward your bachelor degree program in six areas:
- Arts / Humanities
- College Mathematics
- English Composition
- Physical & Biological Sciences
- Social & Behavioral Sciences
- Information & Technology Literacy
Tuition cost for an undergraduate program:
tuition type | per credit | per course | per year* |
---|---|---|---|
Standard | $415 | $1,660 | $12,450 |
Retired Military / Veteran / And Their Immediate Family Members | $330 | $1,320 | $9,900 |
Military & Immediate Family Members / Department of Defense Federal Civilian Employees | $250 | $1,000 | $7,500 |

- Business Administration
- Education
- Health Administration
- Health Sciences
- Homeland Security
- Human Resource Management
- IT Management
- Leadership
Our online master programs require between 36 and 48 credits for degree completion. You must hold a bachelor degree from an accredited college or university in a related field and have a minimum GPA of 2.5 to qualify for admission.
Tuition cost for the masters program:
tuition type | per credit | per course | per year* |
---|---|---|---|
Standard | $567 | $2,268 | $10,206 |
Retired Military / Veteran / And Their Immediate Family Members | $425.25 | $1,701 | $7,654.5 |
Military & Immediate Family Members / Department of Defense Federal Civilian Employees | $325 | $1,300 | $5,850 |

Maintain the quality of learning you expect while earning your Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) or doctorate entirely online with Trident University. We offer accredited online doctoral degrees in three disciplines:
These are academic research programs and require written and oral qualifying exams / dissertation and oral defense for Ph.D. program completion. You will be required to complete doctoral research method courses, theory courses in your field, and electives in your selected area of concentration.
Trident also offers a Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) degree in Educational Leadership. This is a post-master professional practice degree designed for the working professional. The coursework focuses on knowledge, skills, and dispositions needed by practicing leaders in education.
Tuition cost for the Ed.D. program is:
tuition type | per credit | per course | per year* |
---|---|---|---|
Standard | $761.25 | $3,045 | $12,180 |
Retired Military / Veteran / And Their Immediate Family Members | $685 | $2,740 | $10,960 |
Military & Immediate Family Members / Department of Defense Federal Civilian Employees | $656.25 | $2,625 | $10,500 |
Tuition cost for the Ph.D. program is:
tuition type | per credit | per course | per year* |
---|---|---|---|
Standard | $990 | $3,960 | $15,840 |
Retired Military / Veteran / And Their Immediate Family Members | $885 | $3,540 | $14,160 |
Military & Immediate Family Members / Department of Defense Federal Civilian Employees | $800 | $3,200 | $12,800 |
Master in Business Administration
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